This paper is addressing the question of changed access to and control over natural resources by women following the introduction of CBNRM in Botswana. Where the role of women in decision making and benefit sharing has been eroded attempts are made to offer practical advice to address this. The reason of publishing this paper written by Lin Cassidy is to encourage all stakeholders to start a debate on the issue of equal opportunities between men and women in natural resource management in Botswana.